ici 7. yps

ICI Final Project – Yeap Phay Shian

Individual Proposal

Project Concept – Recreational Area For this construction project, we observed the surrounding of what

might be lacking in the area to fit the need of the residents. Based

on my observation, it is a family based residential area. Since the

piece of land is mostly surrounded by residential area, I have

decided to propose a recreational area because it would be

suitable and beneficial to the residents. Currently, there is no

recreational area such as playground nearby. There are courts for

sports and a golf club nearby but the sight of playground is not

seen. By proposing a recreational area and putting it to good use,

it would bring advantages to many people. These people include

all walks of life. Each facility in the recreational area

accommodates different age group of people. As a whole, it makes

the surrounding and livelier and friendlier place.

The recreational area would include the following:

i) Playground

ii) Roller Skating Area

iii) Outdoor Gym

iv) Food Stall

v) Open Area

vi) Benches/Picnic Area

vii) Garden

viii) Car Park


Layout Plan

Playground

Outdoor Gym

Roller

Skating Area

Food Stalls

Benches/

Picnic Area

Car Park Garden

49.9m

69.4m Toilet

Plantings/ Green Area


Accessibility

Proposed Site

This recreational area is easily accessed as it is near the main road.

The entrance of the recreational area would lead to the car park.


Circulation

Pathway

6. Road 5. Carpark

4. Garden

7. Roller Skating Area

3. Benches/ Picnic Area

2. Food Stalls

1. Playground

8. Outdoor Gym

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Playground

Play area for children to allow them to have fun. There isn’t any

playground nearby the proposed site so by having this facility, it

provides and safe and secured environment for the younger ones

to enjoy and be active. Basic playground equipment includes

swings, see-saws, slides, monkey bars and playhouses. There

would also be climbing equipment. The large playground serves

to accommodate the huge sum of children around. With proper

facility for children to play, parents would not have to worry so

much.

Outdoor Gym


This is for teenagers and adults. The gym equipment is suitable

outdoors and able to withstand all kinds of weather. Alongside the

equipment is the description about the equipment, providing basic

guidelines on using the equipment. Residents do not have to sign

up for gym memberships and they are able to use this. Parents can

exercise while look after their children playing at the playground.

Making use of this outdoor gym would provide a variety of

exercise to the residents and would certainly improve their health.

Exercises combats health conditions, improves mood and boosts

energy.


Roller Skating Area

Mainly for teenagers who skateboard, roller skate or roller blade.

It is not very common to find a roller skating area. As such, it is

hard for them to look for a suitable roller skating area. Having this

facility will help ease their trouble and allow them to skate freely.

This activity would improve a teenager’s physical endurance and

allow them to be more active and sociable instead of getting glued

to technology. Skateboarding, roller skating and roller blading

helps in their overall fitness, flexibility, precision and pain

tolerance. It also helps acts as a stress reliever. It helps to take

one’s mind off things. Moreover, skating makes one more relaxed

in general. When one manages to conquer the hand rails or stair

sets, many problems encountered in life would feel as if it is

greatly lessen or disappeared. Furthermore, landing tricks brings

a sense of accomplishment and enhances one’s confidence. This

activity is indeed a beneficial thing for the mind, body and soul.


Food Stalls

There will be 2 food stalls in this recreational area. This would be

convenient for those who are feeling a little hungry and they can

have a quick bite so they would stay energized and hydrated.

These stalls would mainly sell snacks such as hotdogs, sandwiches,

water, juices and more.


Benches / Picnic Area

Benches and picnic areas are provided in the park. This space

allows people to relax, enjoy their food and chat with one another.

Families can have a picnic as a family activity. There is green area

as well to enhance the view of the surrounding. Recycling bins will

be provided to ensure the cleanliness of the park and to the act of

recycling will help to save the environment.


Garden

The garden includes softscape and hardscape such as plantings,

fountain and foot reflexology path.

The sight of water fountain beautifies the park while the soothing

sound of the water flowing will bring stress relief and relaxation to

the environment. Fountain is important because it provides a

tranquil ambiance and it gives a magical relaxing effect.

Plantings give a variety of natural colours and gives a more vibrant

look. Flowers are also linked to happiness.

As for foot reflexology path, it is a path designed to massage and

stimulate pressure points on the soles of the feet that corresponds


to all major body organs. There are a lot of pros that lie within the

foot reflexology path. It is very useful for adults and the elderly but

of course the younger ones can use it too. For example, it resulted

in a gradual reduction in blood pressure as well as an

improvement in balance and physical performance among adults

who are 60 years old and over. It is also effective for people who

are weak in health and for those you are recovering from an injury

or illness because it is a gentle yet deep working therapy.


Toilet

Toilet consisting of 1 male and 1 female cubical will be provided

for the convenience of people at the park. Besides, toilet is a basic

facility for a place.

Car Park

22 parking lots will be provided particularly for those who live a

little far away to ease their trouble. It would be much easier for

them to drive to the park instead of walk especially if they are

going to the park with their children or elderly.


The overall benefit of this proposed park:

1. Provide recreational area for the residents nearby since

there aren’t any recreational areas like playground for

children.

2. Suitable for all walks of life (Eg, playground for children,

rollerblading area for teenagers, garden and reflexology

path for adults and elderly to relax, food stalls, benches and

picnic area for families)

3. Allow residents to mix and bond with one another, thus

improving relationship within the community as well as

creating stable community.

4. Physical activities carried out there are able to improve

health and quality of life of residents.

5. Increase property value. (According to John L. Crompton, a

professor at Texas A&M University who has published

extensive research on parks and recreation, people are

willing to pay a larger amount of money for a property

located close to parks than a home that does not offer this

amenity.)

6. Makes the neighborhood a more livable place.

7. Create a safer neighborhood.

8. Parks and recreation services motivate business relocation

and expansion in the community.

9. More people would go to the nearby commercial area

especially cafes and restaurants, improve business.

Impacts:

1. Increased in traffic, therefore causing an increase in air and

sound pollution.

2. Noise created by children and teenagers might be irritating

to some nearby residents.


Authority Procedures

1. Submit and receive development approval through One Stop

Centre. (OSC) One Stop Centre will refer the submissions to

the Planning Department, Building Department, Engineering

Department, Fire and Rescue Department, Sewerage Agency

and Water Agency.

2. Submit pre-construction notifications to One Stop Centre.

OSC will pass on the notifications to the relevant agencies.

3. Ask for final utilities inspections through OSC.

4. Collect road and drainage inspection.

5. Receive water final inspection from water authority, SYABAS.

6. Get sewage clearance letter and sewerage connection.

7. Submit water test and commissioning (T&C) report.

8. Receive water clearance letter and water connection.

9. Obtain fire safety inspection from Fire and Rescue

Department.

10. Get fire safety clearance letter from Fire and Rescue

Department.


Professions involved in this project:

1. Contractor

2. Architect

3. Landscape Architect

4. Quantity Surveyor

5. Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

6. Civil and Structural Engineer

7. Supplier

Contractor

Contractors are in charge for overseeing the construction in old

and new projects. They are responsible for managing and

organizing every aspects of the construction site. Contractors have

to ensure that the projects are completed in time and it is within

the budget.

Architect

Architects produce designs a concept or an idea and brings it to

reality. They have to ensure that the designs meet the local

planning regulations, building and safety regulations. They also

have to make sure that it is functional, safe and economical.

Architects usually control the project from the start till the end.

They produce drawing specifications that the construction team

works to.

Landscape Architect

Landscape architects manage and design the open spaces. They

have to do research on the project before construction. They have

to take into account of making the environment aesthetically

pleasing and ensure that the changes made to the natural

environment are appropriate, sensitive and sustainable.

Landscape architects have to prepare detailed plans and studies of

the site such as the soils, contour, ecology, buildings and roads. By

designing the layout of the park well, it will bring benefit to many

residents around.

Quantity Surveyor


Quantity Surveyors are involved in managing the budget and cost

of the project from initial calculations to the final figures. They

minimize the cost while ensuring that the required standards and

quality are still achieved. For the start of the project, they will

estimate the cost while during the project, they will keep track of

any variations to the contact that would affect the cost and come up

with reports to show the profitability.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

Mechanical and electrical engineers discuss and corporate with

architects to produce electrical plan. Mechanical and electrical

engineers monitor the installation process during construction and

they also have to be responsible for the maintenance of the project

after the construction given a certain time limit.

Civil and Structural Engineer

Civil and structural engineers make sure that the buildings and

structure are aesthetically pleasing and safe. Their main task is to

prepare reports, drawings and designs, make calculations about

load and stresses and providing technical advise.

Supplier

Suppliers provide good and services to the company. They will

supply the materials to the site. They also have to ensure that the

materials are in good condition. In addition, suppliers need to

make sure that the installation of the materials and equipment runs

smoothly.

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